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Ziad Rahbani, Lebanese Music Visionary and Social Commentator, Dies at 69

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Ziad Rahbani, Lebanese Music Visionary and Social Commentator, Dies at 69

Beirut, Lebanon – Lebanon is mourning the loss of one of its most influential and unconventional cultural voices, Ziad Rahbani, who passed away Saturday morning at the age of 69 following a heart attack. The news was confirmed by the hospital treating him in Beirut, where tributes have been pouring in from across the Arab … Read more

Lebanon Mourns Ziad Rahbani: Legendary Composer and Cultural Voice Passes Away at 69

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Lebanon Mourns Ziad Rahbani: Legendary Composer and Cultural Voice Passes Away at 69

BEIRUT – Ziad Rahbani, a towering figure in Lebanon’s cultural and artistic scene, has died at the age of 69, according to reports from Lebanese media on Saturday. A multifaceted artist—composer, pianist, playwright, and political satirist—Rahbani leaves behind an enduring legacy that shaped Lebanon’s cultural identity through years of turmoil and transformation. A Musical Heritage … Read more